Sermons on What Faith Can Do:

What Good Deed Must I Do? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2008

The rich young ruler’s question was off-base. It assumes that we can do one overriding deed to win God over; it is possessive; and it is self-centered.

I am not very good at giving gifts. I just have a hard time, when Christmas and birthdays and anniversaries roll around, a hard time giving the right gifts. It’s not that the folks I want to give to are picky or unworthy; it’s just that I can’t seem to figure out what they want and get it. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Trumpet

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for something to do. They

The Coming Trumpet – Being Preparedd April 22, 2001 Ill: Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Did Jesus Do About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 28, 2009

Jesus was tempted but did not sin. His relationship with God, fuelled by his love for scripture was a key ingredient. This sermon looks at 3 things that can help us deal with temptation.

What did Jesus do about temptation? Today’s question is ‘What did Jesus do about temptation? If an advert on the television is to be believed then temptation truly comes in the form of cakes or chocolate in the fridge; but of course temptation comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Praying Faith

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013

We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Have That You Have Not Received?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society.

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society. We tend to think too high of ourselves that if care is not taken, pride may set in. I have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acting On Faith Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2012

Ruth acts on the faith she has in Naomi... Naomi instructs Ruth based on her faith in what God is doing!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 5, 2012 Date Taught: August 8, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Acting On Faith Text: Ruth 3:1-18 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Now we have seen Naomi and Ruth come ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Sinners Home Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002

The church can become just another club – an elite society that has all the right externals but has forgotten what its true purpose is. Principles taken from the call of Levi (Matt).

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 10 “CALLING SINNERS HOME!” Luke 5:27-39 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning. People were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they entered, each were given a bulletin filled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Faith, What Makes It What It Is?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 20, 2019

We look at the centurion's faith to examine what makes someone's faith great.

June 23, 2019 Luke 7:1-10 Do you have a strong faith or a weak faith? How do you really know? Professor Becker once told the story of how he was convinced that he didn’t have faith when he was a child because the pastor said something to the effect of, “When you have faith you won’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"can" Does Not Mean "will"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 22, 2022

Just because we "can" do something does not mean that we "will" do it. This message discusses what is possible in our walk with God versus what is inevitable with Him as we walk by faith.

“Can” Does Not Mean “Will” Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19; Hebrews 11:1; Philippians 4:12-13 The title of my message this morning is “Can Does Not Mean Will.” Simply put, just because you can do something does not mean that you will actually do it. The core definition of the word “can” is “to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Believe? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the coexistence of faith and doubt, and to reassure believers that even in moments of unbelief, we can turn to Jesus for hope and help.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago when it was first spoken. We're going to talk about faith, doubt, and the hope we have in Jesus. We're gonna draw our inspiration from Mark 9:24, “Immediately the boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Topics: Unbelief

Can You Believe What They Did? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

When we judge others we reveal a lot about our relationships with Christ and our heart in general.

Can You Believe What They Did? – Judging Matthew 7:1-6 This week I was reading an article about a meeting that occurred during a seminar among some leading professors at some of our leading universities. During an open forum one professor reported that at his school the most damaging charge one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Self-Centeredness Can Cause

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012

No christian should have a self centered life

WHAT SELF-CENTEREDNESS CAN CAUSE James 4: 1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ingredient Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 6, 2012

What MUST we do to be saved? Is is faith ONLY or is there more to the recipe? Let’s us take a 5-week journey together to see what God’s Word says!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • READ INGREDIENT LIST?? • When you look at food and drinks, you see that all the items have ingredients. When you put a recipe together, it takes ingredients. • If you want to make TURTLE COOKIES you will need to ingredients pictured above, although you would substitute ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can A Donkey Teach A Jackass?

Contributed by James Groce on Feb 20, 2002

What an amazing and terrifying thought! To deliberately and purposefully oppose the will of God is to make God your adversary.

--------------------------------------- 21 So Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab. 22 Then God’s anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the LORD stood in the way to oppose him. Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Difference Can A Baby Make?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

What difference can a baby make in your life? When that baby is Jesus, He can make an eternal difference if you will let Him.

WHAT DIFFERENCE A BABY CAN MAKE? Luke 2:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A. We are now heavy into the Christmas season 1. Many presents have been bought a. Others still need to be purchased b. Many families have already started having their Christmas celebrations 2. Through all the hustle and bustle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ